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MEETING MONDAY 2nd and 3rd Wards Neighborhood Watch, 6:30 p.m. South Rome Senior Center, 112 Ridge St. Clinton Village Board, 7 p.m. Lumbard Memorial Hall, North Park Row. Holland Paten... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Music and food due in Constableville

CONSTABLEVILLE — Trinity Episcopal Church of Boonville invites the public to "Country Cookin’: A Musical Smorgasbord" in the Constableville Fire Hall starting at 5 p.m. Saturd... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Holiday bazaar Nov. 8

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 W. Chestnut St., holds its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The "Sew & Sews" and Lutheran Women’s Missionary ... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Sales in Camden

CAMDEN — A rummage, bake and knife sale will be held at the Camden United Methodist Church, 132 Main Street. Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A bag... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Five confirmed at St. Peter’s

VERONA — Five students of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Verona celebrated their Affirmation of Baptism on Oct. 26, after two years of Confirmation classes to explore and expand their f... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Veterans groups offer free rides to the polls

Need a ride to the polls to vote on Tuesday? Local veterans are offering free rides to voting places in Rome, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call the VFW Post at 337-7740 or the Ame... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Verona sale two days

VERONA — A Holiday Bazaar will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Verona First Presbyterian Church, corner of Main Street and Rock Road. It will feature &quo... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Rescue Mission cuts ribbon

It only turned 17 in October, but the Rome Rescue Mission, 413 E. Dominick St., is emancipated. A ribbon cutting Sunday celebrated its independence from the Rescue Mission of Utica, which establish... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Area church services

Adas Israel Synagogue, 706 Hickory St. 337-3170. Sabbath Service, Fri. 7:30 p.m. Beit Shalom, (Messianic Jewish Congregation), 49 Franklin Square (corner Genesee St. and Oriskany Blvd.), Utica.... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Cluster 13 got $10,000

CAMDEN — Cluster 13 got $10,000 through a donation, as listed in a story Saturday. The headline incorrectly listed the donor’s full amount to a Utica group, rather than the amount desig... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

You can help

There are many ways for you to help the Rome Rescue Mission. Contact the mission at 337-2516 for details, based on the following opportunities. Officials suggest calling before dropping somethi... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

1.X-COUNTRY

The Holland Patent boys cross country squad came out victorious in the Class C race of the Section III championship, while the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill girls team grabbed second in the Class B race a... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Sports Calendar

Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post 6:55. Hockey — American Hockey League: Syracuse at Rockford, 8:05. College Footbal... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Hotel Utica for sale for $11M; still owes feds $6M

The Hotel Utica, which has had trouble staying current on its federal loan payments and taxes, is on the block for nearly $11 million. It is listed for sale on www.loopnet.com with an asking pr... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

County and industrial development agency confront cash squeeze

The county’s proposed $375,279 allocation to Mohawk Valley EDGE next year was the starting point for a 1 1/2-hour wide-ranging discussion between legislators and agency officials Thursday. ... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

1.CAMDEN/WBORO

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Published: 11/1/2008

1.FLD HOCKY ADV

The No. 1 seed Camden and No. 2 seed Vernon-Verona-Sherrill field hockey squads will be well-rested when they meet on Sunday in the Section III Class B final at Chittenango High. Camden advance... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Margaret L. ‘Meima’ Heaverin Mathis

Margaret L. "Meima" Heaverin Mathis, 85, formerly of Rome passed away Thursday October 30, 2008 at the Masonic Care Community, Utica, NY with her family by her side. Born November 18, 192... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

County Airport weather report for Friday

Temperatures: 27 to 63 Normal Range: 36 to 53 Records: 20(1975), 74(2003) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 6.08" Rainfall for year: 42.92" Snowfall: 0" ... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Isma M. Pritchard

Isma M. Pritchard, 86, of 623 Healy Ave., Rome, passed away on October 30, 2008, in Rome Memorial Hospital, with her loving family at her side. She was born on November 12, 1921, in Tupper Lake, th... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Michael D. Gulla

Michael D. Gulla, 30, of Rome, formerly of Nashville, TN, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2008. He was born on March 31, 1978 in Rome, a son of Robert and Peggy Rebel G... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Lyle A. Fuller, Jr.

FLORENCE ­ Lyle A. Fuller, Jr., 66, of Morris Rd., passed away October 31, 2008 at his residence. He was born January 22, 1942 in Florence, the son of Lyle and Elida Manchester Fuller, Sr. Lyle... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Raindrops falling through Ridge Mills roof

Emergency repairs are needed for the leaking Ridge Mills Elementary School roof, at an estimated cost of $60,000-$70,000, and bids for the work will be opened Thursday. The school district hope... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Richard ‘Tiff’ Tiffany

Richard "Tiff" Tiffany, 82, of the Presbyterian Home, and of Holland Patent, passed away on October 30, 2008. He was born in Boonville and attended Boonville Schools. He joined the Na... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Women’s luncheon Wednesday

There will be a Rome Christian Women’s Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the Franklin Hotel on South James Street. The cost is $8. To reserve a seat, call Gerry Yerman at 336-8675. T... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Restaurant request on Zoning Board menu

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request for a School Road restaurant among the list of requests at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at City Hall. Michael Vescio, owner of 6... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Prayer has no party affiliation

No matter how it turns out, this is definitely going to be an historic election. We will either elect the first President of African descent or we will elect the first woman as vice president. Pret... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Gospel concert Nov. 9

A gospel music concert, featuring former country recording artist Bob Puffer and his wife Darleen, will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, at Skyline Baptist Church, Route 365. They present a varie... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Funeral notices

BLAIR — Dorrine M. Blair, 49, of Rome, on Oct. 30, 2008. Services are 7 p.m. tonight at Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut St. Calling hours 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. DULAK... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Senior nutrition menu

The nutrition program for persons age 60 and over is funded by the county Office for the Aging, state and federal grants, and contributions from participants. Meals are served Monday through Fr... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Peter R. Prosser

HOLLAND PATENT — Peter R. Prosser, 20, passed away at home on October 30, 2008. He was born October 3, 1988, in New Hartford, the son of Robert R. and Bonnie L. Gates Prosser. Peter graduated... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Food Sense starts in Boonville

BOONVILLE — The Boonville United Methodist Church will begin a Food Sense program at the church in November. Food Sense is a food buying opportunity open to all that provides quality food for... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Rummage sale in Point Rock

POINT ROCK — A rummage sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Point Rock United Methodist Church. A bag sale... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Ava dinner Tuesday

AVA — An Election Day dinner, featuring a choice of oyster stew or hot roast pork sandwich, will be served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Ava Hilltop United Methodist Church, Rou... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Grace S. Karol

Grace S. Karol, 90, of Rome, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford. She was born January 20, 1918 in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of Peter and Gladys D... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Births

ALDASCH — To Michael and Bonnie St. John Aldasch, Bouckville, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in Oneida Healthcare Center, a son, Michael Ryan. CORTRIGHT — To Erik and Jennifer Zuroweste... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Brass Ensemble plays Nov. 9

The Hamilton College Brass Ensemble will provide music for the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Nov. 9, at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. George St. The Brass Ensemble, founded in 1... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Lunch Election Day

LOWELL — An Election Day luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday in the Lowell United Methodist Church, 5840 Lowell Road. Luncheon items offered will include sandwiches, m... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Elwin C. Evans, Jr.

Elwin C. Evans, Jr., 66, of Philadelphia, Pa., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. He was born January 16, 1942 in Rome, N.Y. the son of Elwin and Bernice Evans Evans. He graduated from Holland Patent High... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Youth service Nov. 8

TOWN OF LEE — A Youth and Young adult worship opportunity will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at Delta United Methodist Church, 6285 Hawkins Corners Road. The Praise Band from the Maran... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Friday in the midday drawing: Daily: 8, 6, 3; Lucky Sum: 17; WinFour: 3, 5, 2, 8; Lucky Sum: 18. Here are the winning lot... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Washington’s interesting reaction

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens’ conviction on seven counts of failing to report more than $250,000 in gifts he received from an oil services executive and others was not a surprise. During his trial... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Tabloid Tales of the Past

Nov. 1, 1998 Swastika tiles in the floor at Gansevoort Elementary School are "distracting us from the business of educating kids" and "I’m going to take them out," Sup... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Sunny and cool;
highs in the 40s

Tonight — Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Light and variable winds. Sunday — Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds. Sunday night — Increasing clouds. Lows in t... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Hambletonian winner turns in impressive outing at Vernon

VERNON — Hambletonian winner Deweycheatumnhowe gave the fans at Vernon Downs a real treat on Halloween night on Friday as the colt took down the special $20,000 featured open-test eighth race... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Bulldogs’ romp sets up battle of unbeatens

UTICA ­ The Westmoreland football squad has been saying it loud and clear for weeks. Now maybe everyone will listen. The Bulldogs continued to make a ruckus on the football field on Fri... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Second annual Rome Bowl to showcase Pop Warner clubs

The Rome Sports Hall of Fame and the Rome Colts Pop Warner football will host the second annual Rome Bowl at the Stadium on Sunday with a doubleheader set to kick off at 11 a.m. The Rome Colts ... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

1.VERNON ENTRIES

National Football League American Conference East W L T Pct PF PA New England 5 2 0 .714 153 132 Buffalo 5 2 0 .714 165 143 N.Y. Jets 4 3 0 .571 182 170 Miami 3 4 0 .429... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Fire log

To report an emergency: 911 Friday 8:35 a.m. 100 N. Madison St., first aid. 10:09 a.m. 205 St. Peter’s Ave., box alarm. 11:57 a.m. City Hall, W. Liberty St., car fire. 2:0... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

DWI charge after woman hits pole

NEW HARTFORD — A Utica woman was arrested for drunken driving on Genesee Street after striking and breaking a utility pole early this morning. Police said Shiobhan Woods, 22, was northbou... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Woods-to-hood deer migration a costly reality

Autumn is mating season for white-tailed deer, a time when the love-yearning animals cross rural roads and busy highways in greatest numbers. Danger to approaching traffic and bounding animals ... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Cemetery damage denied

Robert A. Thompson, 18, of Nassau Street, said in a statement to police that he did not knock over a headstone at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Information was incorrect in a story published Oct. 30. [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Bertha (Ernst) Dulak

Bertha (Ernst) Dulak, 91, a native of West Leyden, and a former resident of Upper Floyd Ave, and also of Barile’s Trailer Park, Rome, passed away on Friday October 31, 2008, at Stonehedge Nur... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Police log

To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:01 a.m. domestic. 12:05 a.m. aggravated harassment. 2:10 a.m. S. James St., suspicious person. 4:10 a.m. Park Drive Manor II, suspicious pe... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Pellet stove, spool
of wire stolen

Two similar burglaries that may or may not be connected are being investigated by the Sheriff’s Department, and they need your help. • Roughly $16,000 worth of spooled electrical wi... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Police report
‘quiet’ Halloween

There were apparently more treats rather than tricks on Halloween, with multiple police agencies reporting a "quiet night." "Very, very quiet, nothing ghoulish at all," said... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008

Boy, 16, jailed 4 months for assault and burglary

A teen-ager facing two separate cases in City Court — for assault and burglary — was sentenced to four months in county jail by Judge Daniel C. Wilson Wednesday. Dakotah J. Cayton, ... [more...]

Published: 11/1/2008
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